BRIDGE MAINTAINER I - III

Bridge Maintainer I – III (Job ID: 51935) Department: Transportation – Bureau of Bridge Maintenance Location: 39 Route 108, Newfields, NH

SUMMARY

Bridge Maintainer I performs semi‑skilled bridge construction work, assisting other maintainers with maintenance, repairs, and construction of bridge assets. Bridge Maintainer II performs semi‑skilled and skilled bridge construction work, assisting other maintainers with maintenance, repairs, and construction. Bridge Maintainer III performs skilled bridge construction and maintenance duties, supervising work performed by other maintainers and acting as crew supervisor when the Bridge Construction Supervisor is absent.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Bridge Maintainer I Performs masonry, carpentry, welding, wood and steel fabrication, structural steel placement, and reinforcement of steel and bridge components. Assists in work zone traffic control, environmental controls for wetlands, safety and security inspections, assembly and installation of temporary bridges such as Bailey Bridges, and maintenance of moveable span bridges. Assists in the use of rigging slings, scaffolds, and staging for safe lifting of material and equipment for repair, painting and construction. Understands and applies procedures related to work zone safety, health, personnel rules, and hazardous material. Properly uses Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Works continuously in dangerous environments that include high‑speed traffic, night work, hazardous materials, heights, inclement weather, extreme temperatures, various river conditions, and disaster situations, ensuring the safety of the traveling public. Operates heavy pneumatic tools, sometimes in restricted movement areas, working overhead, lifting and placing heavy materials. Climbs and works from scaffolds high above the ground. Performs work in full conformance with all risk management, safety, and environmental standards, regulations, and administrative orders. Bridge Maintainer II Performs masonry, carpentry, welding, wood and steel fabrication, structural steel placement, and reinforcement of steel and bridge components, and safety and security inspections. Operates and maintains heavy complex bridge construction equipment and machines to construct and maintain bridges and other facilities. Applies knowledge of work zone traffic control, environmental controls for wetlands, assembly and installation of temporary bridges such as Bailey Bridges, and maintenance of moveable span bridges. Assists in the use of rigging slings, scaffolds, and staging for safe lifting of material and equipment for repair, painting and construction projects. Understands and applies procedures related to work zone safety, health, personnel rules, and hazardous material. Properly uses Personal Protective Equipment. Assists in training and supervising Bridge Maintainer I and Laborer positions on methods of bridge construction, maintenance and repair. Works continuously in dangerous environments that include high‑speed traffic, night work, hazardous materials, heights, inclement weather, extreme temperatures, various river conditions, and disaster situations, ensuring the safety of the traveling public. Operates heavy pneumatic tools sometimes in restricted movement areas, working overhead, lifting and placing heavy materials. Climbs and works from scaffolds high above the ground. Performs work in full conformance with all risk management, safety, and environmental standards, regulations, and administrative orders. Bridge Maintainer III Performs advanced masonry, specialized carpentry, welding, wood and steel fabrication, structural steel placement, reinforcement of steel and bridge components, and safety and security inspections. Operates and maintains heavy complex bridge construction equipment and machines to construct and maintain bridges and other facilities. Applies knowledge of proper use of transit, work zone traffic control, environmental controls for wetlands, assembly and installation of temporary bridges such as Bailey Bridges, and operation and maintenance of moveable span bridges. Devises the use of rigging slings, scaffolds, and staging for safe lifting of material and equipment for repair, painting and construction. Understands and applies procedures related to work zone safety, health, personnel rules, and hazardous material. Properly uses Personal Protective Equipment. Assists Bridge Construction Supervisor in training other Bridge Maintainers and Laborers on methods of bridge construction, maintenance and repair, and proper safety procedures. Works continuously in dangerous environments that include high‑speed traffic, night work, hazardous materials, heights, inclement weather, extreme temperatures, various river conditions, and disaster situations, ensuring the safety of the traveling public. Operates heavy pneumatic tools sometimes in restricted movement areas, working overhead, lifting and placing heavy materials. Climbs and works from scaffolds high above the ground. Responds to questions from other state employees or members of the general public; obtains and exchanges information and refers inquiries to the appropriate source when appropriate. Performs work in full conformance with all risk management, safety, and environmental standards, regulations, and administrative orders.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bridge Maintainer I Education/Experience: High school diploma or equivalent credential. License/Certification: Valid driver’s license. Other Requirements: Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet the minimum standards established by the hiring agency. Bridge Maintainer II Education/Experience: Equivalent combination of 1 year of education and experience after completion of high school. License/Certification: Valid driver’s license. Other Requirements: Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet the minimum standards established by the hiring agency. Must receive a negative result on a pre‑employment urinalysis drug screen as required by federal and DOT regulations. Bridge Maintainer III Education/Experience: Equivalent combination of 3 years of education and experience after completion of high school, in carpentry, concrete construction, structural welding, structural steel erection, structural steel painting, timber construction, or operation of heavy construction equipment, with at least 1 year as a Bridge Maintainer II or equivalent. License/Certification: Valid driver’s license (CDL‑A or CDL‑B) with tank and air brake endorsements. Other Requirements: Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet the minimum standards established by the hiring agency. Must receive a negative result on a pre‑employment urinalysis drug screen as required by federal and DOT regulations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in bridge construction, carpentry, concrete construction, structural welding, structural steel erection, structural steel painting, timber construction, or operation of heavy construction equipment (applicable to Bridge Maintainer II).

AFTER‑HIRE REQUIREMENTS

Must possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL‑B with tank and air brake endorsements) within 1 year for Bridge Maintainer I and II. Must possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL‑A with tank and air brake endorsements) within 1 year for Bridge Maintainer III.

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Advance from current level to the next level within the Bridge Maintainer series in accordance with Personnel Rule 303.08 Broad Group Level Advancement.

EEO STATEMENT

Equal Employment Opportunity. TDD Access: Relay NH View phone number on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr The State of New Hampshire